$1,071Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in France, 1930's period. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustache shaped spindles on the high back rest.
Rush
High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Recently reupholstered in a premium textured fabric with an intricate, classic Art Deco pattern, the chair radiates period authenticity. The dense, woven motif evokes the graphic sop...
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, High-Gloss Black with Macassar Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A set of six French Art Deco gondola chairs, finished in deep black high-gloss lacquer and featuring a striking back panel veneered in Macassar.
Beech, Fabric, Macassar, Lacquer
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia Maker: Vichr a Spol.
Chrome
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s.
Velvet, Oak
Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist solid maple tall back armchair in overall very good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture, ...
Hardwood, Maple
1930's Bobbin easy chair - High back
Located in BE
This distinctive vintage bobbin chair originates from France and dates to the interwar period, The design is defined by its sculptural turned elements, which give the piece a strong...
Rush
Italian Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery 138cm Tall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, painted wood, Italy, 1930s This high wingback chair in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich is a refined example of Italian d...
Fabric, Wood
Amsterdam School Art Deco high back arm chairs, The Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
A striking pair of Amsterdam School armchairs, defined by their sculptural presence and expressive craftsmanship. Upholstered in a rich deep red fabric, these chairs feature strong g...
Velvet, Hardwood, Ebony
$1,997Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural carved arm rests and recently reupholstered flower print fabric.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows wear and patina. The leather shows heavy wear with one chair having a large rip to the...
Mahogany
1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, A. J. Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's High-back chair features a solid wood frame with hand tied springs, horsehair padding and original mohair wool fabric.
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H 37.01 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
High-back Art Deco Lounge Chair with Brass Elements, France circa 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its timeless appeal and unique character, this chair captures the essence of 1930s French Art Deco design, inviting admiration and comfort.
Brass
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H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
High Polish Mahogany Curved Back, Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, Italian, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's Italian very stylish curved back side chairs. Highly polished mahogany. Seat is recently reupholstered.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 31 in W 25.5 in L 31 in
1930s Art Deco Walnut and Black Lacquer Club Chairs in Newly Upholstered Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully restored Art Deco, Streamline club chairs are newly upholstered in Holly Hunt umber colored mohair fabric. The stunning chairs were realized in America circa 1935 in the ...
Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s American Industrial High Work Stool or Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Exceptional 1930s vintage American industrial high work stool or chair.
Metal
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H 45.67 in W 25.01 in D 25.6 in
Two Amsterdam School High Back Chairs in Oak and Burgundy, Netherlands 1930s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Hellouw, NL
These high-back chairs are the epitome of Amsterdam School style - a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. With their beautiful patina and color shades, these chairs exude e...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 1930s English Walnut Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1930s English walnut chairs with high backs and splaying arms, carved elbow rests adorned with imposing eagle heads.
Upholstery, Walnut
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist style solid maple tall back rocking chair in good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Com...
Maple
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s. Jeffrey Greene has been professionally designing furniture for over forty years.
Wood
Italian Art Deco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Déco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s Pair of chairs entirely in wood.
Wood
High Back Lounge Chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s This high back easy chair has legs made in stained mahogany.
Fabric, Mahogany
High Style Bank of England Jury Chair in Solid Oak c 1900/1930's
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Bank of England, Jury style arm chair in solid oak. The chair features a curvaceous continuous arm and back rest, on curved cabriole style legs. This example is very sol...
Oak
1930s Transitional Danish Modern High Backed Lounge by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This 1930s high backed lounge chair by Fritz Hansen has been restored in a cooling striped Rivera linen by Raoul textiles.
Beech
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H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia Maker: Vichr a Spol.
Chrome
Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of six French art deco dining chairs was designed by Jules Leleu in the 1930’s.
Mahogany
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$6,195 / set
H 28.5 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
French 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs in Cream Leather with Hardwood Frames - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of French Art Deco club chairs embodies the movement's defining geometry. Each chair features the iconic tub silhouette of the period. Newly upholstered in sumptuous cream ...
Leather, Hardwood
French Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art De...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,696Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 49 in
1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 1920's French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee. Beautifully carved & detailed. Please look closely at pictures as the details are phenomenal. The upholstery is original and ...
Wood
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by G Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by G Leleu. Six round ribbed glass bowls surrounded a larger round ribbed glass bowl all signed G Leleu. Held by a brass and nickel frame with intri...
Glass
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s This beautifully designed sofa was created during one of the most influential periods for the arts, namely the Art Deco Movement. The sofa ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
French Art Deco armchair, possible Maison Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Lugo, IT
A French Art Deco armchair possible Andre Domin & Marcel Genevrieve for Maison Dominique 1920/30. Flawless wooden frame and original fabric of the period. The arms have an outward an...
Fabric, Wood
French art deco dining chairs
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Set of 6 large art deco dining chairs from France in original vintage condition with signs of use. Walnut well designed backrest, white leather seats.
Leather, Walnut
$11,060
H 34.45 in W 26.19 in D 35.04 in
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region. The diffe...
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Modern Sofa, Glossy Eucalyptus Veneer, Natural Loki.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern sofa, glossy eucalyptus veneer, natural Loki. Immerse yourself in the unrivalled refinement and sublime comfort of this sofa. This sofa exudes modern elegance, with its glos...
Wood
$14,553 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 31.89 in
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Cubist Design, Zebrano & Walnut, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This extraordinary pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, also ideal as club chairs or accent chairs, embodies the radical modernism of the 1930s with striking clarity. Crafted in France, t...
Nutwood, Lacquer, Leather
$4,598 / item
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 26.38 in
Revolving White Art Deco Style Tulip Shaped Club Chair with Macassar Panels
Located in Ulm, DE
Typical tulip shaped Art Deco style club chair on a round, revolving base. Excellent seating comfort with high quality upholstery. Handmade in Germany. Lacquered wood. Black...
Upholstery, Wood, Macassar
Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s This is an incredible museum worthy art deco sofa in solid wood and tapisserie, made in the 1930s. Most probably Belgian or Dutch or...
Fabric, Oak
Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs, circa 1925, by Maurice Dufrene. These chairs are sculpted mahogany, unrestored in the photographs, and they are 28” wide ...
Mahogany
$3,995 / item
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany cube club chairs made by Rialto & designed by Zlata Pericic for Meca Design & Production, 8 available, selling separately....
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
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